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Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes

Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes for Sweet Summer Bliss

Delight in these Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes, a sweet and tangy treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sugar sugar alternative can be substituted
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest can substitute with lime zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can be swapped for other crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Butter unsalted, melted
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 2 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch no direct substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • toothpick or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the blueberries soften, about 5-7 minutes. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, add it to the saucepan, and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Strain the sauce and let it cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Bake for about 5 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, mixing until combined. Gradually add eggs while mixing on low. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Spoon cheesecake filling into cooled crusts, filling each about three-quarters full. Gently swirl in blueberry sauce.
  6. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until slightly set with a gentle jiggle. Allow to cool for about 1 hour.
  7. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3-4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness. Chill well for the best texture.

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